FLORIDA MARLINSNamed Al Avila vice president and assistant general manager.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS Placed 3B Tyler Houston and RHP Mike Buddie on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 8. Transferred RHP Mark Leiter from the 15- to the 60-day disabled list. Designated RHP John Snyder for assignment. Purchased the contracts of INF Mike Coolbaugh and RHP Gus Gandarillas from Indianapolis of the International League.

MONTREAL EXPOSPurchased the contract of RHP Bobby Munoz from Ottawa of the International League.

NEW YORK METSAgreed to terms with LHP Lenny DiNardo and LHP Brian Walker on minor league contracts.